Prohibited law enforcement action in response to protests
C.R.S. § 24-31-905
in effect24-31-905. Prohibited law enforcement action in response to protests. (1) In response to a protest or demonstration, a law enforcement agency and any person acting on behalf of the law enforcement agency shall not:
(a) Discharge kinetic impact projectiles and all other non- or less-lethal projectiles in a manner that targets the head, pelvis, or back;
(b) Discharge kinetic impact projectiles indiscriminately into a crowd; or
(c) Use chemical agents or irritants, including pepper spray and tear gas, prior to issuing an order to disperse in a sufficient manner to ensure the order is heard and repeated if necessary, followed by sufficient time and space to allow compliance with the order.
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